Recent News

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Can you have quality sleep as you age?

How habits and biology affect sleep — and what actually helps improve it

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UNR Med earns top ranking for medical research funding

The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research recognizes UNR Med for high NIH Funding in 2025

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University Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment serves children and families across Northern Nevada

UCAN provides accessible, no-cost autism evaluations for children and adolescents

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Milestone Events

Milestone events celebrate key moments across our academic programs, reflecting the achievement, growth and shared pride of the UNR Med community.

M.D. students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Doctor of Medicine White Coat Ceremony
A student pinning a Match Day residency location on a map.

Doctor of Medicine Match Day
M.D. graduates hooding one another on stage.

Doctor of Medicine Commencement
PA students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony
A PA graduate being hooded by their parents.

Physician Assistant Studies Commencement
Two Speech Language Pathology graduates in regalia.

Speech Pathology and Audiology Commencement

All Events

Apr 16
Ditching Diet Culture & Weight Stigma: Unpacking the Lies We Internalize | Starting April 16th 06:00 PM Lectures & Seminars
Apr 17
Elevating Lung Cancer Screening: A Lung Cancer Collaborative Forum | April 17, 2026 at Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas 07:30 AM Lectures & Seminars
Apr 18
General and Pediatric Clinic at University Health Building 08:00 AM
Apr 21
2026 NPHA Annual Conference One Nevada, One Health: Collaboration for a Healthier Future | April 21-22, 2026 at Hampton Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada All Day Conferences & Symposiums
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